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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1937

Page

16

Ranger Chosen as America's Cup Yacht Ranger

The Ranger was selected to defend the America’s Cup against Sir Thomas Sopwith’s Endeavor I, after eight straight victories. Vanderbilt returns for a third defense as the New York Yacht Club schedules four races this week with Yankee and Rainbow as challengers, amid postwar tension and strong rivals.

Ranger Newport Tay Harold B. Vanderbiltn T. O. M. Sopwith Endeavor I Vanderbilt John Bull Cup Committee New York Yacht Club Gerard B. Lambert Yankee Chandler Hovey Rainbow

Gehringer Leaves Mounting Injuries Hinder A.L. All Stars

Washington July 7. Charley Gehringer of the Detroit Tigers will miss most of today’s American League game due to an arm injury. Tommy Bridges and Monty Stratton are also sidelined with injuries, prompting Hiddy Myer of the Washington Senators to replace Gehringer while Reid and Shatten’s conditions add to the Yankee Johnny Murphy’s pitching staff concerns.

Washington INS Charley Gehringer Detroit Tigers Tony Bas Ball Tex Tommy Bridges Tigers Monty Stratton Chicago White Sox Hiddy Myer Washington Senators Gehringer Reidges Shatton A. L Johnny Murphy Yankees

Martin Quits Southern League Chief Post

Memphis dispatch reports persistent rumors that Federal Judge John D Martin will resign as president of the Southern league. Directors closed their session without comment as Lihat Dan Hin, current Piedmont League president, may become assistant president with a view to taking the presidency in November. Hin was in Memphis but did not attend the meeting and said he had not been approached for the job.

League Martin Lihat Dan Hin Piedmont League Hil Tn Memphis Southern League

Ballot totals set for North and South in Texas League stars

Dallas July 7 Incomplete vote counts show approximately 29 000 ballots for the North and 10 000 for the South as San Antonio Missions lead the South with five players atop the balloting Ollie Bojina Sig Gryska Art Hobnorelh Mel Marzero and Ralph Rhein among top vote getters while Holt Murcher stars for the Missions rotation in the pitchers race.

Dallas Tarmioy Houston San Antonio Missions Ollie Bojina Sig Gryska Art Hobnrelh Mel Marzero Ralph Rhein George Binder Galeveston Holt Murcher Miseloris Stk Nahies Licaus South Mitchels Cole Grodutek Pine Rugniskt Obor Wros Milla Ehrenaberger Anderson Baure Hae Bogl Brits Tela Hay Mueller Phieds Kehnrein Trondaseiy Gryaka Ente Guitfled Mazzera Josky Secory Kyps Wility Rhein Fay Bindoe Severdin North Lana Greer Medan Manner Keeney

Dudley Opens British Open With Subpar 69 In Wind

Veteran Ed Dudley of Philadelphia led the British Open at Carnoustie with a brilliant 69 despite a left foot injury. Alf Padgham, Bil McMinn, Bul Branch trailed by two, while Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen struggled on trampled greens. Horton Smith and Rodger Gui dahl posted 67s to close the leaders.

Garnouetie Scotland Ed Dudley Philadelphia Bres Carnostle Dudley Alf Padgham Bil McMinn Westerm Bul Branch Dany Shute Mt 73 Byron Nelson Sat Snead Robert Sweeny Strones Turther U.S Wers Horton Smith Guidahl Regihala Whitcombe Charles Padgham McMiny Branch Gene Sarazen Ate Joe Kirkwood Chicago Rumnside

Golf Scores From Carnoustie First Round Leaders

Scores from the Oban championship at Carnoustie show a mix of amateurs and professionals from Britain, the United States, France and other nations. Notable names include Sam Snead 75, Ted Ray 87, Ralph Guldahl 77, Max Faulkner 76, Henry Cotton 7?, and Bobby Locke 74 among many others reflecting a wide field in July.

Carnoustie Scotland Taday Anet R. Whitcombe Great Britain Charles Lucey United States Jim Adams Great Hintetn Hobby Crulexehenk Unites ‘States Sam Snead William J. Cox George Kaleht Marcel Datlamagne Francs Tycon Nelson TH. Davis Reees A. D. Galmeréns Great Frilalil Emmett F. Whitcombe Olin Faltan John Donaldson John Panton sMobert Sweeny Wollsh Fred Robertson Ali Padghar Fred Nebertson Jock McLean Augusle Boyer France Henry Cotton Allan Daley Paddy Mahon Richard Burton Writers Laidlaw Sam King A. J. Lacey Denny Shute Ie Hy. Ayton Fohony Hevelta Dalles Tienry Picard BU Branch Great Bobby Locke South Africa George Duncin Great Bellain William Nolan Horton Smith Reginald Whitcombe Jenn Firton Great Brita Tow Acllusne Arentrita Dnc Taylor GB Rofte Great Writoin

Ned Sawyer Dead Wet Golf Star Dies in Chicago

Ned Sawyer longtime American amateur golf star dies Tuesday in Chicago after illness. He won the Western Amateur championship about 20 years ago and was runner up in the national amateur. A World War II Army captain, he is survived by his widow and a daughter. In Dallas, July 7, Byron Rhema and Richard Alison named basketball coaches for Sunset High School and Forest High School respectively. Rhema is a former Trinity University athlete. Alison is a former Forest High luminary who excelled in sports at Texas Christian University.

Daniel Edward Ned” Sawyer Sawyer America Ind Lacos NEW Dallas High Dallas Byron Rhema Richard Alison Sunset High School Forest High School Rhome Ator Athiete Trinity University Alison Forest Igh Texby Christian University

Dean Dizzy Dean Laughs Off Latest Incident Ahead of All Star Game

Washington reports Dizzy Dean dismissed continued talk of his latest incident. The St Louis Cardinal star arrived in Chicago for the All Star Game, claiming he will pitch three innings and play his usual bold role, while denying plans to skip the event amid lingering headlines.

Dean Washington Dizzy Deen St Louis Cardinal High Dudgeon Society Bastball Diezy St. Louis Sam Breadon St. Laura Wil Dean Ghicago Gechiod Dean Climex Notarte Ccm Belleville

Unclear Team Results From Mixed OCR Sports Item

Fragmented report lists multiple names and places such as Omaha Mexico and Trenton with scattered scores and figures. References to baseball and players like Jatterlen and Atwood appear amid garbled OCR, creating an unreadable summary of a game or meet with no clear outcome.

Tough scoring marks Western Junior golf opening at Patty Jewett

In Colorado Springs, July 1, Western Junior golf opened match play with none shooting par on 36-hole qualifying at Patty Jewett. Nine over par led three players Henry Told, Victor Johnson, and Marty Davie at 163. Billy Jones of Wichita led a crowded field with 74 80 164.

Colorado Springs Dallas Victor Johnson Marty Davie Puchin. Worth Silmils Dr Colorado Springs High School Tito Litto Billy Jones Wichita Kan Arthur Jy. Dosing Chicago Van Clause Wright Denver

St Paul Club Edges Milwaukee 5 2 In Southern Association

Ted Todt pro tem of the St Paul club took charge after a resignation and led the Saints to a 5-2 victory over Milwaukee. Ary Mering pitched effectively with seven strikeouts and no runs allowed, while leadoff hitting helped St Paul build the lead. The game was part of the Southern Association standings with other results noted around Nashville and Birmingham.

Chicago Thil ‘Tedl Yonager St Paul Tou Indiye Seminas Saints Lode Todt Oli Hergeant Charles Gabby") Streat Siveath Emmett McCin Ary Merring Limien St. Paul

Owners figure how to hire radio fees in baseball deals

Washington dispatch notes a tug of war over radio rights for major league games. Industry moguls debate broadcasting all big league contests while teams like the Yankees and Giants hold out. Broadcasters foresee hefty fees and one year moratoriums as networks seek exclusive rights amid shrinking public access.

General Mills Yankers Giants Dodgers Washington Senators Arch McDonald Jane Claric Griffith Ka ‘de Hee Senators Chippendale Ed Barrow Yankees Burray Nod Yawkey Wittnhs Tom Yawkey Red Sox Yawkey Radio Commission Spain Phi! Wrigley Cubs Chicago Power Crowey Theda WLW Radhe St. Louis George Washington Sportsman's Chasis Taras Columbia Poughkeepale NW. BO T. W. A. Diane N. B Landis

Boxing Fight Results From Multiple Cities Across The Nation

A chaotic OCR produced list shows various boxing results including cutpoints, knockouts, and outpoints across cities like New York Philadelphia Newark Hoboken and Chicago. Names such as Zeke Harger Pete Masaiah Bea Rinncena and Carlos Quintana appear amid weights and scores, though many spellings are garbled.

Zeke Phecemasi Harger New York Philadelphia Ad Roth Nest Fork Pete Masaiah York Jerbie Kalz Bronklyn Utica Pollaid Newark Pauls Bores Meyxagebony Hobie Glition Alec Stockton Rave Tonnny Stack New Britain Conn New Jersey

Pan-American Games Free To Fans At Dallas Cotton Bowl

Dallas July 7 Large crowds expected for Pan-American games July 15 38 after Frank McWeny director general of the Greater Texas and Pan American exposition announced the track and field meet will be open to the public free of charge No admission for 42000 attendees only 101 boxes and 4000 charge seats to be sold at the Cotton Bowl

Dallas Frank McWeny McNeny

Bowling tournament results from Por NE children league

The report lists team and individual scores from a bowling event in Por NE. Notable figures include Birger with a 907 series marked as high team, Eldridge and Molander achieving high per-game averages, and several players like Binz Scheel Harker and Kinnervater posting scores across multiple frames.

Wotheen B. Faresessteees Birger Gente Uurger Eldridge Molander Edildxe Papa Harker Pann Sivdenler Scheel Binz Tunkens Kinnervater

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